Curriculum Vitae

B.J. Ferrier has academic, multimedia production/design and performing arts/music strands to his CV.

The version presented herein is a complete chronological list of work experience.

EDUCATION

Southern Cross University, Lismore, N.S.W.Doctor of Philosphy (PhD) 2006 “Multimedia as Meta-Art: the processes and aesthetics of interactive digital art”; includes a folio of experimental multimedia art with exegesis; received University Scholarship; Supervisor: Dr. Michael Hannan, Head of the School of Contemporary Arts, S.C.U.

Deakin University, Geelong, VictoriaBachelor of Letters (Honours), 1994 Major: Performing Arts (Theatre Directing). Honours thesis was a study of the technical, performance and cultural issues involved in the mounting of a major Qld. multimedia/theatrical production aimed at tourists, depicting the Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime, entitled ‘Dreamtime People", for which author was also score composer/audio designer.

A.S.E.A award for excellence in the arts. "Solomon and the Big Cat"; KITE Theatre Company in association with the Queensland Performing Arts Trust at Q.P.A.C.; composed and performed musical score. 1985

Dept. of Ethnic Affairs Multicultural Award for film production; for the film "Green Tea"; composed score and post-production sound. 1994

Performed at the Tamworth Country Music Festival with Slim Pickens and Errol Walsh

Performed at the Syjrock Music Festival, Norway with latin/flamenco trio Poco Loco

2005

Festival performances, performing with Slim Pickens:

East Coast Blues & Roots Festival, Byron Bay;

Blues on Broadbeach, Gold Coast Queensland

Syrock Music Festival, Vaeroy, Norway

Sement Blues Festival, Kjopsvik, Norway

Gympie Muster, Aramoor State Forest, Queensland

2004

· Produced CD album of original compositions for Gav Hamilton, entitled “Boogietown”.

· Collaborated on CD album entitled “Cactus” for “Slim Pickens and Dr. Baz”.

· European Tour, with performances in Norway and Ireland, and a headline performance at the Sjyrock Music Festival, Vaeroy Norway, performing delta blues as “Slim Pickens and Dr. Baz”.

· Completed web-site for Organic Fish Australia, Pty Ltd.

1998-2003 The Little Gallery, Maryborough, Qld.Digital Video Animator/soundtrack composerCommissioned to create 4 x20-minute hour video animations using digital special effects techniques to create 'Take Your Space Now: a healing journey through colour and sound'; based on 60 oil paintings by the artist 'Duane'; (to be released on DVD later in 2004); produced promotional web-site and designed product packaging. Click here for more info.

2003 · Performed at the prestigious international East Coast Blues Festival, Byron Bay, performing delta blues as “Slim Pickens and Dr. Baz”.

· Conducted a course in Web-site design for the staff of Lismore Skill Centre

· Design assistance for Seed-savers Web-site

· Designed web site for Possum Creek Lodge (holiday accommodation)

· Produced corporate video for International Seminars Pty Ltd

· Web-site for Arion Design, Architects

· Producer, camera, editor & sound design for 1 hr documentary video entitled “Red Gold”, on the history of the red cedar industry on the NSW Far North Coast and recent experiments in cloning (now in post-production).

· Live vision mix (2 camera shoot), graphic design of packaging and duplication for Dance Studios at Ballina, Alstonville & Mullumbimby (NSW) end of year concerts

· Designed Poster for pop band “Crank”

· Mastered and Duplicated CDs for vocal artist Shanti Ramal

1998 Catholic Education N.T. “The Kukunari Show” Bathurst IslandCommunity artist/video producerCommissioned to make a documentary on a health & education project run by 5 community artists among young Tiwi Islanders, to help combat youth suicide. This project included shooting and editing a half hour television segment on a daily basis for 6 weeks, which was broadcast nightly on the Bathurst Island Community TV network. (Click here for a slideshow of images of Tiwi life and art, captured during this project).

1998 Young Drums Percussion Orchestra, Aberdeen, ScotlandVideo Documentary Producer/cameraman/video editorcommissioned to produce a video documentary of the "Young Drums" tour to Scotland to perform at the Aberdeen International Youth Festival.

1996 to 1997 Futera Pty. Ltd., Melbourne, VictoriaGraphic Artistcommissioned to design a set of 120 collectable cards entitled "Hemp DownUnder" for the makers of the Australian Cricket Board cricket cards. Click here to view.

1997 David Birch and the Nightcap Bandrecording producer/graphic artistProducer and guitarist on the album, a track from which won the N.C.E.I.A. award for best rock song. Designed CD cover and web-site for the music album “Byron Journey”

1996 Tangentyere Aboriginal Council, Alice Springs, N.T.Video ProducerCameraman, video editor and post-production sound for "Tangentyere Wardens", a half hour docu-drama commissioned by the Alice Springs Council of Elders to explain and celebrate the role of aboriginal wardens in Alice Springs community life; shown on ABC Imparja. Produced the soundtrack. For a profile of Tangentyere Council : www.atns.net.au/biogs/A000509b.htm

1996 North Sydney Council, Sydney; N.S.W.Digital Graphic Artistcommissioned to use digital media technology to produce images based on aboriginal rock art, which were etched into aluminium plaques and are displayed as the final images in the Berry Island foreshores nature walk known as "The Gadyan Track".

1996 Pitjanjatjara Land Council, Ernabella, Amata , Pitjanjatjara lands NTAudio and Video ProducerCommissioned to re-record a contemporary version of the Pitjanjatjara Land Rights Song in communities through the Pitjanjatjara Lands and make a documentary video of the process, as a health & education initiative, celebrating the unique Central Australian lifestyle. http://www.atns.net.au/biogs/A000304b.htm ; See images of the Pitjantjatjara lands here.

1995 Hughes Engineering, Ballina, N.S.W.Multimedia producerthis company designs, constructs and exports 9-seat mobile virtual reality cinemas; they commissioned a series of 4 minute “adventure” videos with music/sound/titles, to which the computer controlled hydraulic motion of the portable theatre was programmed (similar to the Batman ride at Movieworld). Exported to Europe. http://www.lightwing.com.au/

1994 to 1995 Boulevarde Films, Melbournecomposercommissioned to compose an opera entitled "Squizzy Taylor" which went into production as a feature film; Boulevarde Films subsequently was bankrupted through embezzlement and the project abandoned. The opera still exists in manuscript & demo tape. Click here for short account of the macabre life Squizzy.

1994 "Dreamtime People", Sanctuary Cove Theatre, Qld.Composer and Music Directorcommissioned to create the music score for a hi-tech multimedia production staged as a permanent tourist attraction depicting Aboriginal Dreamtime mythology; show featured lazer lighting, and synchronized computer animation on 3 giant video screens; cast of 9 aborignal actors from the Black Swan Theatre Company

1986 to 1990 Kite Theatre Company, Brisbane, Qld & extensive touringComposer/Music Director Composed music for 5 joint productions between Q.P.A.T. and the Kite Theatre Company : the award winning "Solomon and the Big Cat"; "Whose Beach is it Anyway?" (toured nationally); innovative music technology based "Kris Makes a Machine"; "Sounds Good"; "The Day the T.V. Busted"

1990 Queensland Department of Education, Brisbane, QueenslandComposer and post production soundComposed and recorded the score for the film "Openings" which highlighted the careers of women academics in Queensland; directed by Avrill Stark

· A series of public workshop/lecture/demonstrations of state-of-the-art digital music and video technology, featuring sampling of body percussion with audience participation, live video with digital special effects, triggered by audience-composed music; one lecture was broadcast live with phone-in feedback / participation, on statewide T.V.

· developed and conducted a series of music/video workshops for the disabled, and another series for terminally ill teenagers, composing music in a group using MIDI percussion triggers, and sampled sounds to tell stories; digital music and live video effects allowed for creation of "instant" video clips with positive body image and life experience outcomes.

· developed and conducted workshops for a small group of leading Brisbane young composers in compostion techniques using the Fairlight C.M.I.

1988 Brisbane Expo' 88, Brisbane, Qld.Video ProducerCommissioned to produce an “art video” to be projected on a giant screen on the Expo’ Riverstage, as a visual complement to the UNESCO International Youth Orchestra's performances of Gershwin's "An American in Paris"; (collaborated with Paul Rainsford Towner).

1988 Brisbane Expo' 88, Brisbane, Qld.Music Composer and soundscape designCommissioned to compose and record quadrophonic soundtracks for the 17 hi-tech animatronic 'floats' which toured the Expo' site daily as part of the QANTAS $3 mil. "Light Fantastic" parade project

1988 N.T. Arts Council, tour of remote communities, N.T.music director/tutortoured with Bill Davis, and leading aboriginal contemporary musicians including Frank Yamma; 26 concerts in 28 days with daily workshops to aboriginal communities in music technology, P.A. systems and lighting

1987 Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association, Broome, W.A.Recording Producer Recorded traditional and contemporary aboriginal music of the Kimberley region. Artists recorded included "Scrap Metal" (featuring the Pigrim brothers) and 'demoed' the songs of Jimmy Chi which eventually became the hit stage show "Bran Nue Dae". www.caama.com.au/.

1985 to 1987 "Giant Steps", pop/rock band based in Byron Bayband leader and business manager, graphic designer; music video directorinnovative professional rock band; toured N.S.W.; support artists for leading Australian contemporary music acts including Cold Chisel, Black Sorrows, Divynals, Dragon, Goanna, Icehouse; produced a large body of experimental music videos; music video "Much More" broadcast on A.B.C. "Rage"

1986 N.T. Department of Education & the Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association, Alice SpringsRadio producer/music arranger/composerproduced, in collaboration with Bill Davis, two series of 20 half hour radio programmes, entitled “Bushfire Radio” featuring songs, stories, and amusing "health jingles" featuring innovative digital audio collage and early experiments in digital music; aimed at fostering sense of place and local community pride and creativity; an album was released which is still selling today, and the first series won a CBAA "Golden Reel Award" for community radio, and was runner up in the international "Pater Awards". http://www.cbaa.org.au/content.php/404.html

1985 "Dreams and Machines" Vols 1 and 2, Byron Bay, N.S.W.recording artist/producerReleased retrospective double album of excerpts from various experimental music commissions; designed packaging and advertising material

1985 Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association, Alice Springsmusic industry consultant commissioned to research and prepare culturally appropriate music business contracts and supporting explanatory material for use between C.A.A.M.A. and aboriginal bands and artists; resulting documents were translated into aboriginal languages; gave workshops in Copyright, A.P.R.A., professional issues relating to a rock band as a small business; also produced and recorded a series of 'call sign' jingles for C.A.A.M.A. radio

1982 to 1985 Music Farm Recording Studios, Byron Baysession musicianworked as session guitarist and vocalist on a huge variety of projects including "The Pirate Movie" soundtrack, regional, state and national TV commercials including Cadbury's, Solo, Coca-Cola

1981 Rochdale Theatre, Lismore Theatrecomposer/actorrecorded the soundtrack and acted lead role in "Beach", surrealist theatre piece, written and directed by Paul Rainsford Towner

1978 to 1980 R.C.A. Corporation, SydneyRecording ArtistRecording original songs as the duo Lindon/Ferrier with multi instrumentalist/vocalist Cammie Lindon, and managed by Harry Widmer; · Support act in acoustic mode for Ry Cooder at the Palais Theatre, Melbourne · toured as the support for the Norman Gunston Chrismas Show; (yes, really!) · television appearances included Molly Meldrum's legendary "Countdown" and the Ray Martin Midday Show.

·live broadcast for JJJ network in duo with Cammie Lindon

1978 Australian Broadcasting Commission, Sydney , N.S.W.Composer / Music DirectorComposed recorded & produced music for ABC Radio drama's production of " The White Bird"

1978 Nimrod Theatre Co., The Stables, Sydney ComposerComposed incidental music to the production of Anthony Schaffer's "Whodunnit?"

1977 Lindsay Kemp Mime Company, The Roundhouse, LondonMusic Composer/performerPerformed in the influential Kemp production of “Flowers” in New Arts Cinema, Sydney and Comedy Theatre, Melbourne; Composed the innovative quadraphonic electronic score for Kemp's "Salome"; this score described by the London Times as "thrilling"; 18 month sell-out season at London’s Roundhouse. (Collaborated with Andrew Thomas Wilson). Click here for a profile of Lindsay Kemp.

1977 "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour DreamCoat", York Theatre, Seymour Centre, Sydney, N.S.W.Actor/vocalistAmong a cast of Australian stars including Mark Holden, played "Simeon" and "Potiphar",

1977 "The Ferretts", MelbourneBass GuitaristToured as bass guitarist with No. 1 charting pop group, former members of the original "Jesus Christ Superstar" cast.

1977 Flying Trapeze Theatre Restaurant, Melbourne, Victoriawriter/director/actorco-wrote and performed in the ensemble production of experimental theatre/cabaret show "Kabaratz" ; wrote and directed the season of "The Milky Way Cabaret Show" which later toured as "The Silent Scream Show". Experimental mixed media production with projections and sound collage.

1976 J. Albert & Son, King St. StudiosComposer/ Recording ProducerRecorded an album of the rock musical "Magical Frank", featuring Reg Livermore, and 'King of Pop' John Paul Young, the Ferretts and Arthur Dignam; this mixed-media musical theatre piece ran for 1 month at the Total Theatre, Melbourne

1975 American Express Corporation, Sydneyactorappeared with Karl Malden, as “the hippy handbag snatcher” in the internationally released American Express commercial

1974 “Jesus Christ, SuperStar”; Harry M. Miller Productions, Capitol Theatre Sydney & Palais Theatre, MelbourneActor/Vocalistplayed an Apostle, and worked as utility understudy for minor parts including Peter, Caiaphus and the Pharisees etc, thus enjoyed a stage apprenticeship playing a different role most nights.

1972 Australian School of Radio & Television & the A.B.C., Sydney, N.S.W.actor and music arranger lead acting role in the film "Once More with Feelings" directed by Craig Kirshner; also produced soundtrack song "Feelings" and incidental music

1970Composed the music in collaboration with Roderick Morgan for an experimental 16mm film made by student film maker Phil Noyce

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Doctor Baz

Dr. Baz has won six N.C.E.I.A. "Dolphin Awards" including Best Blues Artist and Best Jazz Artist

Award Winning Composer

"Barry Ferrier has designed over 200 websites and with a stint as Professor of Multimedia at the Gold Coast's prestigoius Bond Universityand a PhD in Mulitmedia he has the experience and qualifiactions to help with any corporate media design project."

Graphic Design Skills

Barry Ferrier has written and stars in a music theatre production based on the life of Johhny Cash entitled "I Hear that Train a-Comin' - the Johnny Cash Story".